Trump, Venezuela and Senate
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The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a minibus appropriations package, taking a step toward funding another swath of government before the Jan. 30 deadline to prevent a partial
Trump survived House votes to overturn two of his vetoes, which requires two-thirds of the chamber, but at least two dozen Republicans voted with Democrats to defy his will, demon
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
The House passed a bill on Thursday to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196 with 17 Republicans voting with Democrats and defying GOP leaders. Ahead of the vote, Democrats boasted that several Republicans were expected to defy their leadership team.
The Senate agreed Thursday to display a plaque recognizing the police officers who defended the Capitol during the riots on Jan. 6, 2021, a step forward in a yearslong stalemate.
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Trump comments follow Venezuela turmoil reports
President Donald Trump’s comments on Fox News come less than a week after land strikes in Venezuela and the capture of its leader Nicolas Maduro. The timing places Trump’s comments in the middle of a tense moment for Venezuela and its neighbors.
President Trump on Sunday fired off a warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest.